WANT: WARDROBE UPDATE

001. Silver Cross Earrings - 002. Striped Blazer - 003. Black High Waisted Jeans - 004. Black + White Print Shirt - 005. Tassel Messenger Bag - 006. Polka Dot Headband - 007.  Cheetah Print Tank Top

 

Not done my usual Sunday catch up post today as this whole past week was spent getting my uni' work ready for hand in. It's such a relief to have it all finished + out of my life! Plus to make things even better I have a lovely two weeks with out a scrap of work to do, woo! Being so busy I haven't any chance to go shopping + blow my Christmas overtime or I've not even had much of a chance to check out the new spring summer lines coming in online. So when in work on Saturday being largely hungover + completely stress free, I had a good old nose + must say I want so much!

As you can probably tell from this little selection of clothing I'm really into my blacks + monochromes at the moment! They're so easy to wear yet look really striking! I know a lot of bright prints + pastels are set to be big for summer but I'm just not ready to put away my winter wardrobe just yet!

So why I chose the above.. I'm in desperate need of some new jewellery as I seem to have misplaced some of my favourites, boo! These little silver cross earrings are perfect, need them! I've been looking for a black blazer for a while but seen this striped one in work + I must say it's amazing! At the moment I don't own a pair of black jeans + these high waisted ones would be super flattering. They're only £30 too, total bargain! I love this little black + white print shirt; it's so cute + love the little neck tie! I was hoping to treat myself to this handbag today but decided on a lazy day instead. It's the perfect size bag to take on casual nights out + I really do like the quality on RI bags. I decided that I want to play around with my hair a little more + this hair tie is the perfect way to dress up an all black outfit. I'm a little unsure on the cheetah top, I like that it's different but not sure whether it's nice or tacky? It keeps catching my eye so may have to try/buy just to put my mind at rest!

Tomorrow I'm off to London for my Christmas present off the boyfriend! We're going to see Chicago at the West End then spend the night at the W Hotel! I'm sooo excited! Probably won't get chance to blog again now until Wednedsay but after then I'm going to get on top form with the regular posting! Hope you've all had a lovely weekend!

SUNDAY POST #003

  

Glitter nail varnish collection - Healthy eating begins - Lush pudding bath bomb - Terry's Chocolate Orange + 9O21O boxset - Drake Tickets ♥ - So-Co lime + lemonade - My new coat - Current favourite nails

Random selection of photographs taken this week with a little help from everyone's favourite Instagram! It's been a rather quiet week with my deadline creeping up an' all but not a bad one. My project which I've been working on since September is due to be handed in Friday afternoon so only have a few days left to get it all up to scratch. I'm currently hating everything I'm doing so can't wait until it's done + dusted + out of the way! My uni' friends + I have a night out planned for Friday to celebrate so cannot wait to blow off some steam!

After a month of stuffing myself with anything I could get my hands on, I've attempted to get back into a healthy eating diet this week. Tried + failed that is! I seem to be okay through the day but as soon as evening comes + I snuggle in front of the tv, I reach for the chocie! Need more will power! There's something about January that makes you want to completely re-invent yourself + I am certainly feeling the urge! My 9O21O boxset certainly isn't helping much either! Watching the super tanned, toned + beautiful girls after eating an unhealthy amount of Toblerone is rather depressing! If they aren't inspiration to put down the junk food + get to the gym I don't know what is!!

I picked up some late sale buys today when I popped to the shops with my mum. I got two coats for £24, TWENTY FOUR POUNDS! Literally couldn't believe it, will hopefully share all my sale buys with you some time this week(: Oh and thanks to those who left comments on my Benefit post, still deciding on what to treat myself to but your recommendations help greatly! Now to get my hands on one of those cans of Diet Coke!

WANT: DIET COKE + BENEFIT GET GLAM

January is such an awkward month in my eyes! I'm still feeling the pinch from Christmas yet have resolutions to get myself looking on top form which of course equals spending money! I was flicking through my More magazine yesterday + this little offer caught my eye so couldn't help but to share it with you guys! Diet coke have partnered up with benefit to release these limited edition 'Get Glam' packs.. 

Each pack comes a promotional code which allows you to redeem £5 when you spend £20 online with benefit! I am yet to purchase anything from benefit but being a total Diet Coke addict this offer is certainly tempting me! Each can is inspired by a Spring make up trend; the romantic, the fashionista + the rock chick, love it! I had to have a cheeky look on their website to see what I could spend my money on + lots of things caught my eye.. 

Hoola Bronzer £23.50, Bella Bamba Powder £23.50, Sugarbomb Powder £23.50, Erase Paste £19.50, Confessions of a Concealaholic £28.50

The prices on these products do put me off quite a bit but surely all the rave reviews justify the price tags? I have quite bad dark circle so really tempted by the Erase Paste/Confessions of a Concealaholic Set! I have only heard good things about the powders above too but so hard to decide between them! What are your favourite products + what would you guys recommend? Will you be taking advantage of this little offer? Let me know(:

HAPPY NEW YEAR

 My friend Kayleigh + I at lasts nights New Years party

Happy New Year! 2011 wasn't exactly the best year for my family. After a tough start + a very hard year I feel that I've grown so much as a person and really have learnt what is important in life. It sounds so cheesy to say but it's 100% true! The main lesson I've learnt is that life is too short + you need to do what makes you happy! As said by Neil in The Inbetweeners Movie..

"You only get one go around, I reckon. When you’re dead, you’re dead. So you can spend your time thinking about how things haven’t gone perfect, or you can just get on with it. Have a laugh and that. That’s what I do. I’m pretty happy"

Rather simply put but oh so true! Overall I'm glad to be saying goodbye to last year and that chapter in my life. New year, fresh start!

Last year wasn't all doom + gloom; I saw several artists preform including Chase + Status, Tinchy Stryder, Kate Nash, Katy Perry + Take That, had an amazing holiday with my boyfriend in Greece, took part in my first fashion show, attended my summer ball, gone on girly weekends to Liverpool + Swansea, celebrated my twentieth birthday, fancy dressed, got tattooed + I think I'm closer to my friends and family than I've ever been!

On the blogging side of things, I'm really pleased with how my little blog has grown + developed this year. Again the motto is onwards + upwards and can't wait to see what 2012 has in store! Going to aim to try and write more outfit posts but I have said this countless times!ha..

Hopefully my twenty twelve will be a positive year filled with exciting experiences with my loved ones. Already have several gigs lined up for a few months time + a trip to London with the boyf' in just two weeks! Tagline for this year: live, laugh, love! Again hope you've all had a wonderful new years(: